More than 11,000 school students took part in the 18th edition of the national Health Ambassadors competition. On 2 November, Bulgaria\u2019s Ministry of Health announced that the initiative had concluded with an awards ceremony recognising outstanding projects and participants\u2019 efforts.<\/p>\n
The competition encourages children and young people to turn what they have learned into practical activities. The projects cover exercise, sport, creativity, environmental protection, and physical and mental wellbeing. Teachers and parents also play an important role in the projects.<\/p>\n
At the awards ceremony, Health Minister Katya Ivkova highlighted young people\u2019s role in creating healthier environments. The event focused not only on the winners but also on ideas that students can put into practice at school and in their communities.<\/p>\n
The initiative is supported by education, healthcare and youth organisations, including the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Bulgarian Youth Red Cross, and the World Health Organization\u2019s country office in Bulgaria. The ministry\u2019s announcement does not give a new application deadline; this report concerns the edition that has just ended.<\/p>\n